F&B Procurement Specialist (Food & Beverage)

Location: Miami, United States

Company

MSC Cruises is a global cruise line brand expanding its Food & Beverage procurement team in the USA.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned Food & Beverage categories supporting CAR-based ships and Ocean Cay.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, budget compliance, spend analysis, market benchmarking, and category analysis.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery, payment terms, and service levels.
• Partner with Operations, Logistics, Finance, P2P, Legal, and other stakeholders to improve service levels and supply chain efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships, agreements, performance, sourcing initiatives, renewals, transitions, and continuity planning.
• Maintain procurement documentation, support financial planning, and ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and procurement governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Cruise, Foodservice, or a related industry.
• Experience managing competitive bids, supplier negotiations, sourcing projects, and supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, including spend analysis, cost comparison, supplier evaluation, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance management.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to assess total value across cost, quality, service, supply continuity, and operational requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives, deadlines, and competing priorities while working independently in a cross-functional matrix organization.
• US Passport or US Permanent Resident required.

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP, e-sourcing, and supplier management platforms such as Oracle, SAP Ariba, or equivalent systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Wellbeing resources, wellness programs, mental health support, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Continuous learning, inclusive career growth, regular feedback, and development opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and fosters a welcoming global community.
• MSC Cruises USA is an E-Verify employer and an equal opportunity employer.